Improved material for 'laser welding' of tissue in intestinal surgery
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano.